Public Meetings Will Outline Plan for Commuter Rail Shutdown This Summer

Three public meetings have been scheduled on the North Shore during the next two weeks to explain a plan to interrupt service MBTA commuter rail service in Hamilton this summer in order to install Positive Train Control (PTC) systems and make repairs to the Beverly swing bridge.

The three public meetings will provide project details, timelines and recommended alternative transportation options.

The PTC project will mean a shutdown in service each weekend from July 8 through Sept. 30. The bridge work will mean commuter rail service will be completely shut down north of the Salem commuter rail station for 28 days, from July 17 through Aug. 13.

Hamilton Town Manager Michael Lombardo said he plans to attend the meeting and advocate for bus service from each station to Salem – at a minimum.